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Nigeria’s Wilfred Ndidi tops list of Premier League tacklers

NewsDeskNgOct 24, 2024October 24, 20240

Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, currently tops the list of tacklers in the English Premier League, EPL, so far this season. According to the official website of the Premier League, Ndidi has made 32 successful tackles in the English top-flight since the start of the 2024/25 campaign. The Nigeria international...

They’ll not win if they continue to get red cards – Shearer on title race

NewsDeskNgOct 21, 2024October 21, 20240

Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer has predicted that Arsenal will not win the Premier League title this season if they continue to get red cards. Shearer spoke after Arsenal defender William Saliba received a red card in their Premier League 2-0 defeat by Bournemouth at the weekend. Arsenal midfielder Declan...

We really need him – Arteta confirms fresh injury blow for Arsenal

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

Arsenal boss, Mike Arteta has confirmed that defender, Takehiro Tomiyasu has suffered an injury setback ahead of his side’s Premier League tie with Bournemouth this weekend. Arteta, who spoke at his pre-match press conference on Friday, said the Gunners really need Tomiyasu. Confirming Tomiyasu has suffered a setback, Arteta said...

Oparaku – CAF will not sanction Nigeria over Libya snub

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

Former Super Eagles defender, Mobi Oparaku, is confident that the Confederation of African Football, CAF, will not sanction Nigeria over the cancelled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. The Group D second leg clash was called off by CAF following the Eagles’ ordeal. Libyan authorities diverted Nigeria’s flight...

I didn’t expect that – Zola surprised by Man Utd’s decision to sell midfielder

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2024October 17, 20240

Chelsea legend, Gianfranco Zola, has said that he was surprised by Manchester United’s decision to sell midfielder Scott McTominay. Recall that Man United opted to sell the Scotland international to Napoli in the summer transfer window. McTominay joined the Serie A side in a £25.7 million deal and has been...

AFCONQ: CAF postpones Libya vs Nigeria

NewsDeskNgOct 15, 2024October 15, 20240

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has reached its final decision regarding the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifier between Libya and Nigeria. The football body has finally announced the postponement of the game. The game was slated to be played this evening in Libya. In an official statement, CAF...

Pogba will not play for Juventus again

NewsDeskNgOct 14, 2024October 14, 20240

Paul Pogba will not play for Serie A giants Juventus again. This was disclosed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, in a tweet on X on Monday. According to Romano, negotiation is ongoing between both parties to terminate the player’s contract. “Negotiations between Paul Pogba and Juve board to terminate...

Osimhen condemns Libyan authorities for holding Super Eagles hostage

NewsDeskNgOct 14, 2024October 14, 20240

Victor Osimhen has condemned the treatment meted out to Super Eagles players and officials by Libyan authorities. The Super Eagles are in Libya for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday four encounter against the Mediterranean Knights. The players and their officials are still holed up at the Al...

We’ve decided not to play against Libya – Super Eagles captain, Troost-Ekong

NewsDeskNgOct 14, 2024October 14, 20240

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has said the team has decided not to play the 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 15. The Nigerian players and coaches are still stranded at the Al Abraq Airport over 15 hours after arrival in the country. In...

Sports Minister condemns Libyan authorities for holding Super Eagles hostage at Airport

NewsDeskNgOct 14, 2024October 14, 20240

The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has condemned the recent actions of Libyan authorities, who held Nigeria’s Super Eagles and their officials hostage at Al Abaq Airport. The incident occurred after the Nigerian aircraft, originally en route to Benghazi, was diverted to another city over a two-hour drive...